Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 has 14 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Had to drive through water about 8” deep and while going through the water the rear bumper, and the ... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Tesla Model 3 vehicles, including mine, manufactured before the 2024 "highland" vehicle refresh, do ... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The door handles on the chrome version of the Tesla Model 3 begin to delaminate after several years ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The back trunk seal fails at the rear of the vehicle allowing water to spill into the trunk and deep... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The front aero shield cover (undercarriage cover) of the vehicle dropped and began dragging on the h... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | STRUCTURE | My rear bumper on my 2020 Tesla Model 3 AWD LR completely fell off whilst driving through heavy rain... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | STRUCTURE | My Tesla Model 3 was involved in a 'fender bender' almost 9 months ago. It took 3 months just to get... |
| Nov 8, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The 2020 Model 3 uses a fiberboard front skid plate, that is intended to protect coolant lines that ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE,SEATS | Sold car with defective parts. Scratched rocker panels that Tesla refuses to take responsibility for... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | STRUCTURE | MY ROOF GLASS CRACKED FROM INSIDE OF THE GLASS THAT IS SANDWICH TO IT. THEY REPLACE THE ROOF GLASS ... |
| Oct 26, 2021 | STRUCTURE | Aero shield on the model 3 collapses when driving through a puddle of water. Tesla said they fixed t... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The paint on the car is chipping all over. |
| Nov 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ... |
| May 22, 2020 | STRUCTURE | AREOSHIELD UNDERNEATH CAR GET WET FROM RAIN PUDDLES AND THEN WHEN WET RIPPS OFF FROM NORMAL DRIVING.... |